Hamas, Israel and Gaza
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In return, Israel will be forced to stop fighting for 60 days and release 300 terrorists • Meanwhile, talks in Doha continue as Gazans flee Israel's offensive
Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering
Hamas said Sunday it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held for over 550 days, as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire deal and resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas will release the Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza as a part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged enclave, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday.
JERUSALEM − Hamas released Israeli American hostage Edan ... standing next to masked fighters and a Red Cross official. Unlike in previous hostage releases, he was wearing civilian clothes.